Restaurante El Golf — Restaurant in Mijas

There is a nice chap who seems to be the Manager who is polite and friendly. A good start. If you are getting drinks only then this is a nice place to be. However if you are planning to eat here, be prepared for a very poor experience. The menu is ok at best - lots of pizza and pasta options (probably taking up two thirds of the main course menu choices) so a shadow of El Golf from the past.

We were a table of 7, arriving at 830pm. Starters took over 30 minutes to arrive. When they did, we had to remind the waiter of our order for Camembert and even after what was a 40 min wait by this time, it was stone cold throughout. Had to send it back, but no offer of a replacement. Chips ordered with the main meal also arrived with the starter so needed to send them back.

Main courses arrived after 1 hour 45 minutes. So so late but no real acknowledgment. Food was generally ok but the chicken and mushroom pasta was not great.

At the end of the evening the owner came to us and said he understood we did not enjoy the pasta. My mother in law politely explained that she felt it was quite dry and too salty, but the owner told her she was wrong!!

I then said we waited 1hr 45 for the main course (noting young children at the table) and he said “well you can look at the golf course”.

The owner came across as rude and belligerent. Seems to be too set in his ways yet doesn’t seem to understand why every other local restaurant (Hoyo 19, Atoro and La Morena) are all full whereas El Golf is miles off that.

Sadly, despite being just up the road, we won’t be returning for food again. So many better...

We’ve dined here on odd occasions over the past 18 years as our casa is nearby and each time I vow never to bother returning. The place has barely changed in all that time. It’s dreary with no atmosphere, the menu is uninspiring and the quality of the food is poor. I always feel like I can’t wait to leave! The only positive thing is the view across the golf course. Just heard that the restaurant has changed hands! Fantastic news! Will definitely go back soon for a new experience! Update Nov 2024: Been back a couple of times recently and what a change! Great menu & food, friendly, cosy, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic service! So it’s now our regular “go to”! Well done Leonora & Ben! You’ve turned it around!...

Waited ridiculously long time for drinks ro be brought. A main was brought out with starters. Clearly when taken back to the kitchen it was sat for 10 mins and brought out again lukewarm. We were told it would be taken off the bill. It wasn't. We had to ask for it to be taken off. Told there were tech problems that night. Food was average, no more than that. The owners walking around asking if everything was OK every ten minutes would've been better spending their time sorting out the issues. We were there to enjoy a night with entertainment - the entertainment couldn't be faulted though I think a patio heater on stage would've helped keep him warm on a windy cool night. Not our best night out...